Beyond the Bookends

Despite the impact of the coronavirus, Paoli Public Library has not been sleeping! We are currently gearing up for a Summer Reading Program — mostly to be done “virtually.” And we now have a nice genealogy room for visitors to more easily access our wonderful genealogy library. We have also just implemented a curbside delivery service for all of our patrons.

WiFi is always available outside of the library in our parking area.

We have missed you — and we know by the emails, texts, phone calls and Facebook that you have been missing us. We wanted you to know about our reopening plans. As always, we will continue to keep the health and safety of our patrons, staff and community foremost in our minds. These plans may change as needs occur and circumstances change.

Once the library is open to the public, social distancing will be enforced and everyone will be required to wear a mask in the library (if visitors don’t have one, disposable masks will be available while supplies last).

Chapter one began May 18. The library is closed to the public. No late fees will be charged on any item currently checked out. Summer Reading registration begins, and patrons can place holds on physical items.

Chapter two begins May 26 with curbside pickup. If you have a current Paoli Public Library card, you may reserve books and DVDs from our collection (we are not borrowing items from other libraries at this time). You may send us the list via several ways: dropped off in our book return, email to paolipubliclibrary2013@gmail.com or private message through Facebook. The library facility will remain closed to the public. Summer Reading registration continues. No book donations will be accepted. There will be no late fees on any item currently checked out.

Chapter three starts June 1. Curbside pickup continues. Summer Reading Program begins online. The library may be open with limited services and hours. Watch for updates. No book donations will be accepted.